"The University of Exeter does not tolerate any form of racist, sexist or bigoted behaviour and is committed to eradicating any instances of discrimination and harassment that may arise

"Following reports of allegations involving a small group of students, the University has launched a major investigation, in conjunction with the Students' Guild, and suspended the students while this takes place. the police has also been informed

"While it would be inappropriate to comment further while investigations take place, full disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate".

The University of Exeter does not tolerate any form of racist, sexist or bigoted behaviour and is committed to eradicating any instances of discrimination and harassment that may arise.

Since the messages were exposed people have spoken and took action on Facebook by giving the law firms and society one star ratings. Bracton Law Society's ranking on Facebook fell from 4.5 to 1.4.

Law firm Hill Dickson LLP where one of the students, Matthew Bell, was supposed to start training contract in summer also issued a statement, treating the issue as a matter of urgency. Their ratings also went down to 1.2 after people reviewing them in the light of the events.